NC Trail Days is North Carolina’s premier outdoor recreation festival, celebrating the state’s unmatched trail systems, rivers, and outdoor culture through hiking, biking, paddling, education, and live community programming. Held annually in Elkin, NC, at the intersection of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Yadkin River State Trail, and the Great Trails State Park, the event brings together outdoor enthusiasts, families, trail advocates, and brands for a four-day immersive experience. More than a festival, NC Trail Days is a purpose-driven outdoor platform, blending guided adventures, skills clinics, environmental education, vendor villages, live music, and stewardship programming. Sponsors align with healthy lifestyles, conservation, accessibility, and outdoor exploration, gaining direct engagement with high-intent audiences who actively participate—not just attend.